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to cut
01
cortar
to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object
Transitive: to cut sth
Ejemplos
I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.
Corté el papel con tijeras para hacer un copo de nieve.
I need to cut the grass in the backyard with a lawnmower.
Necesito cortar el césped en el patio trasero con una cortadora de césped.
02
reducir, disminuir
to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something
Transitive: to cut amount or quantity of something
Ejemplos
The company decided to cut costs by reducing employee benefits.
La empresa decidió reducir costos disminuyendo los beneficios de los empleados.
The government plans to cut funding for education programs next year.
El gobierno planea reducir el financiamiento para los programas educativos el próximo año.
03
cortar, herir
to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed
Transitive: to cut oneself | to cut a part of body
Ejemplos
Be careful with that glass; it can cut your hand.
Ten cuidado con ese vaso; puede cortar tu mano.
He accidentally cut himself while shaving this morning.
Se cortó accidentalmente mientras se afeitaba esta mañana.
04
cortar, recortar
to remove part of a digital text in order to put it elsewhere
Transitive: to cut part of a digital text
Ejemplos
She cut a paragraph from her essay and pasted it into the conclusion section.
Ella cortó un párrafo de su ensayo y lo pegó en la sección de conclusión.
The editor decided to cut several paragraphs from the article to make it more concise.
El editor decidió cortar varios párrafos del artículo para hacerlo más conciso.
05
cortar, eliminar
to remove or shorten a part of a script, text, or media file
Transitive: to cut part of a text or other media
Ejemplos
The composer had to cut several measures of music from the score to accommodate changes in the choreography.
El compositor tuvo que cortar varias medidas de la partitura para adaptarse a los cambios en la coreografía.
During rehearsals, the playwright decided to cut several lines of dialogue to tighten the script.
Durante los ensayos, el dramaturgo decidió cortar varias líneas de diálogo para ajustar el guion.
06
cortar, podar
to use a sharp implement to remove excess material and achieve a desired length or shape
Transitive: to cut hair or vegetation
Ejemplos
The gardener cut the grass in the backyard to keep it neat and tidy.
El jardinero cortó el césped en el patio trasero para mantenerlo ordenado y limpio.
He used hedge clippers to cut the bushes along the fence line.
Usó tijeras de podar para cortar los arbustos a lo largo de la cerca.
07
apagar, cortar
to turn off or deactivate an engine, light, or electrical device
Transitive: to cut an engine or electrical device
Ejemplos
After parking the car, she reached over and cut the engine to save fuel.
Después de estacionar el coche, se inclinó y cortó el motor para ahorrar combustible.
Do n't forget to cut the lights before leaving the room to conserve electricity.
No olvides apagar las luces antes de salir de la habitación para ahorrar electricidad.
08
cortar, talar
to create a path, tunnel, or other route by digging or chopping away material
Transitive: to cut a pathway
Ejemplos
The pioneers cut a trail through the dense forest to reach the other side.
Los pioneros abrieron un sendero a través del denso bosque para llegar al otro lado.
The miners cut tunnels deep into the earth to extract valuable minerals.
Los mineros cortan túneles profundos en la tierra para extraer minerales valiosos.
09
cortar, serrar
to chop or sever something, especially using a saw or other cutting tool
Transitive: to cut sth
Ejemplos
The forestry team is scheduled to cut timber in the designated logging area.
El equipo forestal está programado para cortar madera en el área de tala designada.
He's planning to cut some boards to build a new bookshelf.
Él está planeando cortar algunas tablas para construir un nuevo estante.
10
grabar, registrar
to record or sing a song, track, etc. in order to make a studio recording
Transitive: to cut a song
Ejemplos
The band spent weeks in the studio cutting their latest album.
La banda pasó semanas en el estudio grabando su último álbum.
She was thrilled to be invited to cut a demo for a renowned record label.
Ella estaba emocionada de ser invitada a grabar un demo para un sello discográfico de renombre.
11
cortar, parar
to stop filming or recording
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the director was n't satisfied with the performance, they decided to cut and redo the scene from the beginning.
Como el director no estaba satisfecho con la actuación, decidieron cortar y rehacer la escena desde el principio.
It 's essential to cut at the right moment to maintain the flow of the scene.
Es esencial cortar en el momento adecuado para mantener el flujo de la escena.
12
editar, cortar
to edit a film and prepare it by removing or reordering parts of it
Transitive: to cut film footage
Ejemplos
It took weeks for the post-production team to cut the raw footage into a polished final film.
Le tomó semanas al equipo de postproducción editar el metraje en bruto hasta convertirlo en una película final pulida.
After months of filming, the director and editor collaborated to cut the footage into a cohesive narrative.
Después de meses de filmación, el director y el editor colaboraron para cortar el metraje en una narrativa cohesiva.
13
cortar, cruzar
(of lines) to cross one another
Transitive: to cut a line
Ejemplos
The line cuts the circle at two points.
La línea corta el círculo en dos puntos.
In geometry, the perpendicular line cuts the horizontal line at a right angle.
En geometría, la línea perpendicular corta la línea horizontal en un ángulo recto.
14
cortar, desviar
(of cricket ball) to turn and move off the pitch after bouncing
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The ball cut off the pitch, surprising the batsman with its movement.
La pelota cortó el terreno, sorprendiendo al bateador con su movimiento.
With sharp seam movement, the fast bowler 's delivery cut sharply off the pitch.
Con un movimiento de costura afilado, el lanzamiento del lanzador rápido cortó bruscamente fuera del campo.
15
producir, elaborar
to issue or generate a formal document, publication, or announcement for distribution
Transitive: to cut a document or publication
Ejemplos
The marketing team worked diligently to cut a compelling advertisement for the upcoming product launch.
El equipo de marketing trabajó diligentemente para crear un anuncio convincente para el próximo lanzamiento del producto.
The magazine editor cut an informative feature article on sustainable living practices.
El editor de la revista publicó un artículo informativo sobre prácticas de vida sostenible.
16
cortar, tajar
to play a shot with the bat angled downward and across the body, aimed at hitting the ball square on the off side of the pitch
Transitive: to cut a ball or shot
Ejemplos
The bowler bowled a wide delivery, and the batsman reached out to cut it, but missed.
El lanzador lanzó un envío ancho, y el bateador intentó cortar la pelota, pero falló.
He used quick footwork to get into position and cut the ball past the fielder at backward point.
Usó un juego de pies rápido para colocarse en posición y cortar la pelota más allá del fildeador en el punto hacia atrás.
17
cortar, tallar
to shape or form fabric into a garment according to a pattern or design
Transitive: to cut fabric or a garment
Ejemplos
The designer cut the fabric on the bias to give the skirt more drape and movement.
El diseñador cortó la tela al bies para darle a la falda más caída y movimiento.
She decided to cut the sleeves of the sweater shorter to make it more suitable for spring weather.
Decidió cortar las mangas del suéter más cortas para que fuera más adecuado para el clima primaveral.
18
despedir, recortar
to remove or dismiss someone from a group, institution, or employment
Transitive: to cut sb | to cut sb from a group or project
Ejemplos
The company had to cut several employees due to budget constraints.
La empresa tuvo que despedir a varios empleados debido a restricciones presupuestarias.
She was cut from the team because of her poor performance.
Fue eliminada del equipo debido a su bajo rendimiento.
19
castrar, capar
to surgically remove the testicles of an animal
Transitive: to cut an animal
Ejemplos
The rancher hired a veterinarian to cut the young bulls to control breeding on the farm.
El ganadero contrató a un veterinario para cortar a los toros jóvenes y controlar la reproducción en la granja.
The farmer decided to cut the male goat to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the herd.
El granjero decidió cortar al macho cabrío para prevenir embarazos no deseados en el rebaño.
20
salir, aparecer
(of teeth) to develop or emerge through the gumline
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As a toddler, she experienced teething as her molars started to cut.
De pequeña, experimentó la dentición cuando sus muelas comenzaron a salir.
The orthodontist monitored the progress as the teenager's permanent canine teeth cut through the gums.
El ortodoncista monitoreó el progreso mientras los dientes caninos permanentes del adolescente erupcionaban a través de las encías.
21
cortar, interrumpir
to cease or interrupt the provision of a resource, service, or supply
Transitive: to cut a service or supply
Ejemplos
The construction project was delayed after the contractor cut the supply of building materials.
El proyecto de construcción se retrasó después de que el contratista cortó el suministro de materiales de construcción.
The utility company announced plans to cut power to several neighborhoods to conduct emergency maintenance.
La compañía de servicios públicos anunció planes para cortar la energía a varios vecindarios para realizar mantenimiento de emergencia.
22
cortar, reducir
to dissolve or break down the fat content of a substance
Transitive: to cut fat content
Ejemplos
When making gravy, you can cut the richness of the sauce by adding a splash of vinegar.
Al hacer la salsa, puedes cortar la riqueza de la salsa añadiendo un chorrito de vinagre.
A bit of citrus can help cut the oiliness of a salad dressing.
Un poco de cítrico puede ayudar a cortar la untuosidad de un aderezo para ensaladas.
23
ignorar, hacer el vacío
to intentionally ignore or disregard someone's presence
Transitive: to cut sb
Ejemplos
After their argument, she decided to cut him and refused to speak to him for weeks.
Después de su discusión, ella decidió cortarlo y se negó a hablarle durante semanas.
Despite his attempts to reconcile, she continued to cut him in public, pretending not to notice him.
A pesar de sus intentos por reconciliarse, ella continuó ignorándolo en público, fingiendo no notarlo.
24
cortar, dividir
to divide the deck of cards into two parts and rearrange them before the start of the game
Transitive: to cut a deck of cards
Ejemplos
Before dealing, the player to the right of the dealer cut the deck to ensure fairness.
Antes de repartir, el jugador a la derecha del crupier corta la baraja para garantizar la equidad.
Each player had the opportunity to cut the deck before the cards were dealt.
Cada jugador tuvo la oportunidad de cortar el mazo antes de repartir las cartas.
25
cortar, dividir
to allow incision or division
Intransitive: to cut in a specific manner
Ejemplos
The soft bread cuts effortlessly with a serrated knife.
El pan suave se corta sin esfuerzo con un cuchillo dentado.
This type of fabric does n't cut cleanly; it frays easily.
Este tipo de tela no se corta limpiamente; se deshilacha fácilmente.
26
cortar, rebanar
to have the ability to slice or divide
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The new chef 's knife cuts like a dream, making food preparation a breeze.
El nuevo cuchillo de chef corta como un sueño, haciendo que la preparación de alimentos sea pan comido.
Be careful with that knife; it cuts very easily.
Ten cuidado con ese cuchillo; corta muy fácilmente.
27
cortar, herir
to pierce or wound something
Transitive: to cut into sth
Ejemplos
As the car crashed into the tree, the metal cut into the bark, leaving deep scars.
Mientras el coche chocaba contra el árbol, el metal cortó la corteza, dejando cicatrices profundas.
The jagged rocks on the cliffside cut into the hull of the ship as it crashed against them.
Las rocas irregulares en el acantilado cortaron el casco del barco cuando chocó contra ellas.
28
cortar, cosechar
to harvest or collect crops
Transitive: to cut crops
Ejemplos
The farmers went out to cut the wheat before the rain arrived.
Los agricultores salieron a cortar el trigo antes de que llegara la lluvia.
Every autumn, the family gathers to cut pumpkins from the patch for Halloween.
Cada otoño, la familia se reúne para cortar calabazas del huerto para Halloween.
29
tallar, esculpir
to form or shape something using a sharp tool or object
Transitive: to cut a shape
Ejemplos
The skilled sculptor cut a beautiful statue out of a block of marble.
El hábil escultor talló una hermosa estatua de un bloque de mármol.
She carefully cut paper snowflakes using a pair of scissors.
Ella cortó cuidadosamente copos de nieve de papel usando un par de tijeras.
30
cortar, pasar
to transition from one shot or scene to another in a film or video production
Intransitive: to cut to a shot or scene
Ejemplos
After the intense close-up of the actor's face, the director decided to cut to a wide shot of the bustling city street.
Después del intenso primer plano del rostro del actor, el director decidió cortar a una toma amplia de la ajetreada calle de la ciudad.
As the dialogue scene progressed, the director instructed the cameraman to cut to a reaction shot of the other character.
A medida que avanzaba la escena de diálogo, el director le indicó al camarógrafo que cortara a una toma de reacción del otro personaje.
31
abrirse paso, atravesar rápidamente
to move quickly through a particular path or direction
Intransitive: to cut somewhere
Ejemplos
The cyclist cut through the traffic, maneuvering swiftly between cars to reach the finish line.
El ciclista cortó a través del tráfico, maniobrando rápidamente entre los coches para llegar a la línea de meta.
The agile cat cut across the yard, leaping effortlessly over obstacles in pursuit of its prey.
El ágil gato cortó a través del patio, saltando sin esfuerzo sobre los obstáculos en persecución de su presa.
32
transmitir, proyectar
to convey or project a particular impression
Transitive: to cut an impression
Ejemplos
Despite her fatigue, she managed to cut a confident figure during the presentation.
A pesar de su fatiga, logró transmitir una figura segura durante la presentación.
The actor 's performance cut a convincing portrayal of a troubled protagonist.
La actuación del actor cortó una representación convincente de un protagonista atribulado.
33
estar a la altura, hacer frente
to be able to handle a task, situation, or responsibility effectively
Transitive: to cut a task or situation
Ejemplos
He proved that he could cut the pressure of public speaking by delivering a confident and engaging presentation.
Demostró que podía cortar la presión de hablar en público al ofrecer una presentación segura y atractiva.
He 's a seasoned negotiator; he can cut deals like nobody else.
Es un negociador experimentado; puede cerrar tratos como nadie más.
34
faltar, saltarse
to deliberately absent oneself from a duty, obligation, or event
Transitive: to cut an obligation or event
Ejemplos
Despite having an important exam, he decided to cut class and go to the beach with his friends.
A pesar de tener un examen importante, decidió faltar a clase e ir a la playa con sus amigos.
She often cuts school to hang out with her friends, much to the dismay of her teachers and parents.
A menudo faltaba a la escuela para pasar el rato con sus amigos, para consternación de sus profesores y padres.
cut
01
cortado, rebanado
divided or sliced with a sharp tool or object
Ejemplos
The cut apple revealed its juicy interior.
La manzana cortada reveló su jugoso interior.
The cut rope dangled from the tree, its frayed ends swaying in the breeze.
La cuerda cortada colgaba del árbol, sus extremos deshilachados meciéndose en la brisa.
02
reducido
(of rates or prices) reduced, often sharply
Ejemplos
The store offered cut prices on winter clothing.
The sale featured cut rates on all electronics.
03
shaped, fashioned, or styled by cutting
Ejemplos
She wore a cut dress that flattered her figure perfectly.
The tailor showed him a selection of cut suits for the formal event.
04
having portions removed
Ejemplos
She wore a cut version of the original dress.
The film was shown in a cut edition on television.
05
(of grass, crops, or vegetation) trimmed or mown, typically with a hand tool or machine
Ejemplos
The field had freshly cut hay.
Cut grass covered the lawn after mowing.
06
made tidy or neat by trimming or pruning
Ejemplos
She admired the cut lawn.
The cut edges of the fabric prevented fraying.
07
(of a male animal) surgically altered to remove reproductive organs
Ejemplos
The farmer raised cut pigs for meat production.
He bought a cut rooster for the farm.
08
diluted or thinned by the addition of water
Ejemplos
The whiskey was served cut for a milder taste.
He preferred his spirits cut rather than neat.
09
definido, marcado
with muscles that show clearly due to low body fat
SlangEjemplos
He got cut just in time for summer.
Se cortó justo a tiempo para el verano.
Those cut abs are the result of strict dieting.
Esos abdominales definidos son el resultado de una dieta estricta.
Cut
01
corte, herida
a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury
Ejemplos
He had a deep cut on his hand from the broken glass.
Tenía un corte profundo en la mano por el vidrio roto.
The cut on his leg needed stitches.
El corte en su pierna necesitaba puntos.
02
el corte, la hechura
the way a garment is cut, giving it a particular style
Ejemplos
The designer 's signature style is evident in the clean lines and precise cut of each garment.
El estilo característico del diseñador es evidente en las líneas limpias y el corte preciso de cada prenda.
The tailored cut of the suit accentuated his physique, giving him a polished and professional appearance.
El corte a medida del traje acentuaba su físico, dándole una apariencia pulida y profesional.
03
the style or act of cutting a person's hair
Ejemplos
He got a new cut at the salon.
The barber suggested a short cut for summer.
04
trozo, corte
a piece of meat cut from the body of an animal
Ejemplos
I was enjoying every single cut of marinated chicken, beef, and pork.
I was surprised when I tried exotic cuts of meat for the first time.
05
reducción
a reduction in something such as size, amount, etc.
Ejemplos
The budget cut resulted in a reduction of funding for essential services.
El recorte presupuestario resultó en una reducción de fondos para servicios esenciales.
She made a significant cut to her expenses by canceling unnecessary subscriptions and memberships.
Ella hizo un recorte significativo en sus gastos al cancelar suscripciones y membresías innecesarias.
06
the action of opening or penetrating a surface with a sharp edge
Ejemplos
The surgeon made a precise cut.
The chef 's cut through the meat was clean.
07
parte, porción
a share in something monetary
Ejemplos
The producer received a significant cut of the film's profits for their role in financing and overseeing the project.
El productor recibió un porcentaje significativo de las ganancias de la película por su papel en la financiación y supervisión del proyecto.
As part of the agreement, the broker took a small cut of the sales commission for facilitating the transaction.
Como parte del acuerdo, el corredor tomó un pequeño porcentaje de la comisión de ventas por facilitar la transacción.
08
(in moviemaking) an abrupt transition from one shot to another
Ejemplos
The director used a cut to show the next scene.
A jump cut emphasized the passage of time.
09
a trench or channel formed by excavation or erosion
Ejemplos
The workers dug a cut to redirect water.
Road construction required a deep cut through the hill.
10
the action of reducing length by chopping off ends
Ejemplos
She gave the rope a neat cut.
The tailor made a cut to fit the dress.
11
the action of dividing something into parts
Ejemplos
The cake was sliced with a single cut.
He performed several cuts to separate the logs.
12
a deliberate act of ignoring or refusing to acknowledge someone
Ejemplos
She gave him the cut at the party after their argument.
He felt hurt when his old friend gave him a cold cut on the street.
13
a missed session or day of work or class without permission
Ejemplos
The principal warned against cuts.
She admitted to a cut in math class.
14
a batter's swing at a pitched ball
Ejemplos
The batter 's cut was well-timed.
Coaches analyze each cut for improvement.
15
corte, golpe cortado
a type of shot in golf and similar sports where the ball is hit with a controlled spin to change its direction
Ejemplos
He practiced his cut to improve his game strategy.
Practicó su golpe cortado para mejorar su estrategia de juego.
He used a cut to steer the ball around the obstacle.
Usó un corte para dirigir la pelota alrededor del obstáculo.
16
the action of dividing a deck of cards before dealing
Ejemplos
Each player made a cut before the game started.
The dealer asked for a cut from the deck.
17
an omission made when a written passage is shortened
Ejemplos
Several cuts were made to fit the article in the paper.
The editor 's cut removed redundant paragraphs.
18
a sharp or hurtful remark intended to wound emotionally or mentally
Ejemplos
Cuts from peers can affect confidence.
She felt the cut deeply.
19
a specific track or selection from a recording or album
Ejemplos
The album has twelve cuts.
Her favorite cut is the third track.
cut
01
¡Corte!, ¡Corten!
used in filmmaking and video production to signal the cessation of filming or recording
Ejemplos
Cut! Let's reset and try that scene again from the top.
¡Corte! Vamos a reiniciar e intentar esa escena desde el principio.
Cut! We need to adjust the camera position for the next shot.
¡Corte! Necesitamos ajustar la posición de la cámara para la siguiente toma.
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